Immigrants & Migration

Moving to a foreign country can be exciting but also mentally taxing as it often involves leaving family, friends and familial routines and the only home you have known behind. When you move to a different country, it requires adapting to a new culture and societal norms and facing potential discrimination or systemic barriers because you might not know the language or that you are a minority. The process can trigger feelings of isolation, loss, longing and identity confusion, which may heighten anxiety and depression.

At Sahana Wellness, we value individuality and offer inclusive and compassionate counselling that allows you to explore and name the unique challenges you face as you attempt to redefine your identity and adjust to a new culture. We can offer support in managing difficult emotions, such as the overwhelming feeling that you stick out like a sore thumb or those that come with being othered or discriminated against.

At Sahana Wellness, our compassion, empathy, and expertise will allow you to explore and embrace your new life while honouring your heritage and cultural background. The goal is that you not only carve out space that is uniquely yours but that you know and feel you belong.